1. Bell Ringer Polling Place Ballot Absentee Ballot Returns Exit Poll Electorate Apathy

2. Bell Ringer Initiative Proposition Referendum Recall Electoral College Elector Winner-Take-All System

3. Bell Ringer – What are some stipulations to be able to vote – People who meet the qualifications to vote must do what several days out from the election in order to vote – What did the Motor Voter Act of 1995 do – How do officials prevent people from voting more than once

4. Bell Ringer – Why is your application passed to a challenger’s table when you go to vote – What does the challenger’s table do – What is the job of a voting judge – Why would someone request a absentee ballot – How do reporters and other conduct exit polling

5. Qualifying to Vote Know the following: – What are some stipulations to be able to vote – People who meet the qualifications to vote must do what several days out from the election in order to vote – What did the Motor Voter Act of 1995 do – How do officials prevent people from voting more than once

6. Steps in Voting Know the following: – Why is your application passed to a challenger’s table when you go to vote – What does the challenger’s table do – What is the job of a voting judge – Why would someone request a absentee ballot – How do reporters and other conduct exit polling

7. Why Your Vote Matters Know the following: – What is the difference between fact and opinion

8. Types of Elections Know the following: – What are the three types of elections in the United States – How often do presidential elections happen – What happens when neither presidential candidate wins the majority – How can citizens propose new laws or state constitutional amendments – What are two types of special elections

9. Presidential Elections Know the following: – What are the three major steps in presidential elections – How does the nomination process differ today from earlier times – What does the campaign process consist of – What is the winner-take-all system – Explain electoral college!!!